UW-Green Bay professor among recipients of 2024 Regents Diversity Award
(WLUK) — A professor at UW-Green Bay is being honored with an award commending her work to support student success.
Dr. Christine Smith has been named one of three winners of the 2024 Diversity Awards, the Universities of Wisconsin announced Monday. Dr. Smith is a psychology professor in UWGB’s Department of Psychology and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies.
For 16 years, the Board of Regents has recognized “individuals and programs that foster access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations.” Recipients of this year’s awards will be honored Feb. 9 in Madison at the next Regents meeting. Each winner will also receive $7,500 to further professional development or advance the program being recognized.
We are proud to recognize the profound impact of these individuals and programs in areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion,” said Regent Héctor Colón, who chaired the special Regents’ committee to determine the recipients. “Students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds are benefiting from their dedication to expanding opportunity and building partnerships.
According to a news release, award recipients were chosen using the following criteria:
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